Al Satwa Bus Station is the main RTA terminal serving Dubai’s Satwa neighbourhood, situated on Al Satwa Road. It operates routes across the city including C01 to the airport, 88 to Deira, X02 express, and feeder buses to Red Line metro stations, with Nol card fares from AED 3.
Related: Al Satwa area guide, Al Satwa Big Mosque, Satwa Masjid guide, Satwa Roundabout, and Ravi Restaurant.
For the wider bus network serving the Satwa area — nearby stops, first/last buses, and metro links — see our companion guide: Satwa Bus Station Dubai: routes & timings.
Station at a glance
- Location: Al Satwa, near Satwa Park, Dubai (RTA Zone 6)
- Timings: 5:00 AM – 12:00 midnight (Sun–Thu); 5:00 AM – 1:00 AM on Fridays & Saturdays
- Frequency: buses every ~8–12 minutes (Sun–Thu); 7–12 min on Saturdays; 9–16 min on Fridays
- Payment: Nol card only — no cash accepted on board
- Nearest metro: World Trade Centre (Red Line) ~1.7 km — connected by feeder buses F11 & F28
All bus routes from Al Satwa Bus Station (2026)
Routes change periodically — in January 2026 the RTA added peak-hour support routes 88A/88B (Satwa ↔ Jumeirah 3) and 93A/93B (Satwa ↔ Al Wasl) and revamped 70+ routes, so always confirm the day’s schedule in the S’hail app before travelling.
City & CBD routes
| Route | Destination | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| C01 | Airport Terminal 3 | CBD route via Deira & Bur Dubai; runs 24 hours |
| C09 | Hor Al Anz East / Qiyadah Metro | Cross-city via Deira |
| 7 | Al Quoz Bus Station | Via Business Bay Metro |
| 15 | Al Khail Gate 2 | Via Jumeirah |
| 28 | Lamcy Plaza / Dubai Mall corridor | Oud Metha link |
| 32C | Al Qusais Bus Station | Via Airport T1 & Festival City |
| 55 | International City | Long cross-city route |
| 88 | Deira City Centre | + new peak-hour 88A/88B to Jumeirah 3 (2026) |
| 93 | Al Ghubaiba Bus Station | + new peak-hour 93A/93B to Al Wasl (2026) |
| 98E | Al Quoz Bus Station | Via Trade Centre Metro |
Metro feeder routes (F-series)
| Route | Destination | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| F11 | Financial Centre Metro (Seaside) | Metro link |
| F12 | Wasl Park Terminus | Local feeder |
| F27 | Al Jafiliya Bus Station | Max Metro connection |
| F28 | Emirates Towers Metro via World Trade Centre Metro | Key metro feeder |
| C15 | Wasl Park Terminus | Circular city route |
| C26 | Qusais Industrial Area | Via Al Wasl Park |
| F55A | Saeed Majid Bil Yoha Masjid | Early-morning service (from ~3 AM) |
Express routes (X-series)
| Route | Destination | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| X02 | Union Square Bus Station, Deira | Express via Sharaf DG & Gold Souq Metro |
| X13 | Lulu Village | Express |
| X28 | Dubai Internet City | Express via Sheikh Zayed Road |
Intercity & seasonal routes
| Route | Destination | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| E304 | Sharjah — Al Jubail Bus Station | Intercity service |
| 108 | Global Village | New RTA route: Fri, Sat, Sun, public holidays & special occasions, 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM, every 60 min |
Travelling to Abu Dhabi, Ajman, or Fujairah? The main intercity terminals are Al Ghubaiba and Ibn Battuta — reach them from Satwa via routes 93, X02, or the metro. See the full Dubai Metro map to plan the connection.
Timings & frequency
- Sunday–Thursday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 midnight, buses every 8–12 minutes
- Friday: 5:00 AM – 1:00 AM (extended), every 9–16 minutes
- Saturday: 5:00 AM – 1:00 AM (extended), every 7–12 minutes
- C01 (airport): runs 24/7, every 10–20 minutes
- F55A: starts as early as ~3:00 AM for early commuters
Arrive 5 minutes before the scheduled departure — RTA buses run on time, and frequencies drop outside peak hours.
Fares from Al Satwa Bus Station
All RTA buses use the Nol card zone system (tap in and tap out). Cash is not accepted on board — buy or top up a Nol card at the station’s machines first.
| Zones crossed | Silver Nol | Example from Satwa |
|---|---|---|
| 1 zone | AED 3.00 | Satwa → World Trade Centre area |
| 2 zones | AED 5.00 | Satwa → Mall of the Emirates / BurJuman |
| 3+ zones | AED 7.50 | Satwa → Airport / Deira / International City |
The daily cap is AED 14 on Silver/Blue cards — every journey after that is free until midnight. Intercity trips (e.g. Sharjah) cost around AED 10. Full breakdown: Dubai Metro & bus fares guide.
RTA’s blue city buses connect Al Satwa with the metro, Deira, and the airport.
Facilities at Al Satwa Bus Station
The rebuilt station is fully air-conditioned and closer to a mall concourse than a traditional bus depot:
- Air-conditioned waiting halls with digital schedule boards
- Nol card vending & top-up machines, self-service kiosks
- Information desk / customer assistance
- Separate prayer rooms (gents & ladies), clean public toilets
- ATMs, refreshment & snack vending machines
- Taxi stand + RTA Smart Taxi pick-up right outside
- Bike racks for cyclists, accessible ramps, clear English/Arabic signage
- Free Wi-Fi in the waiting areas
There’s no dedicated car park — use nearby street parking.
How to reach Al Satwa Bus Station
By metro
The station has no metro stop of its own. The closest Red Line stations:
- World Trade Centre — ~1.7 km (feeder buses F11/F28 run to Satwa)
- Al Jafiliya (Max) — ~2.4 km (feeder F27)
- Financial Centre — ~2.7 km
- Emirates Towers — ~3.8 km (feeder F28)
By bus
Dozens of routes terminate here from Deira (88, X02), Bur Dubai (93), Al Quoz (7, 98E), and the airport (C01) — if you’re already on the network, you’re likely one ride away.
By taxi / ride-hailing
“Satwa Bus Station” or “Satwa Roundabout” is instantly recognised by every Dubai driver; Careem and Uber serve the area around the clock.
What’s near the station
- Satwa Park — right beside the station
- Al Satwa Market — tailoring shops and electronics
- Jumeirah Beach — 10–15 minutes by bus/taxi
- City Walk — modern dining & shopping nearby
- Jumeirah Mosque & Etihad Museum — short ride away
Watch: Al Satwa Bus Station tour (video)
A walkthrough of the station’s facilities and boarding areas: